Partners

The SWAN consortium

From sports clubs and federations to care organisations and universities - seven partners across seven countries, each contributing a different part of what it takes to put adapted table tennis into practice.

Logos of the seven SWAN partner organisations

Where SWAN works

Seven partners, seven countries

Pilot interventions will run in Spain, Greece and Bulgaria. Research and coordination are shared across the whole consortium.

ITTF Foundation Germany FFTT France AL Spain UL Slovenia FCAB Bulgaria PASKA Greece KTG Cyprus

The SWAN Consortium consists of 7 partners from 7 countries: Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, France and Spain. Select a partner to read more about them.

THE CONSORTIUM

Meet the Partners who are driving the success of SWAN

Coordinator

International Table Tennis Federation Foundation

The humanitarian arm of the International Table Tennis Federation. ITTFF harnesses the inclusive and health-enhancing qualities of table tennis to drive social development and foster peace worldwide, connecting people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Through initiatives such as Table Tennis for All (TT4ALL) and Table Tennis for Health (TT4HEALTH), it supports local projects as replicable models, distributes equipment, and works to keep the sport popular, universal and accessible.

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University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Sport

Slovenia’s foremost institution for education, research and professional development in kinesiology and sport. Its bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes prepare graduates for teaching, coaching, sports management and health-enhancing physical activity, while its research spans the bio-psycho-social aspects of kinesiology and high-performance athlete training. Through its Institute of Sport, the faculty also works with elite athletes and industry to develop and test equipment and optimise performance.

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KTG Research & Innovation

A research and innovation SME addressing critical societal and industrial challenges through cutting-edge technology. KTG develops digital solutions that drive positive change across sport, health, training and education. By combining rigorous scientific research with practical application, it ensures that what it builds is not only innovative but aligned with real-world needs and guided by a human-centric perspective.

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Panhellenic Athletic Club for Physically Disabled People

Founded in 1987 and based at the National Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PASKA was the first purely athletic club in Greece for people with mobility impairments, and helped establish the Panhellenic Championship for people with disabilities in 1988. It hosts over 90 competitive athletes and welcomes many more through mass-participation initiatives, running programmes that build physical fitness, autonomy and social integration, and support both physical and psychological independence.

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Foundation Compassion Alzheimer Bulgaria

Established in Varna in 2004 and extended to Sofia in 2007, the foundation works to improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and of their families and carers. It works to change public attitudes, reduce stigma and secure access to vital services. A member of Alzheimer’s International and the recipient of several European awards, it provides multidisciplinary support, organises community events, and advocates for better health and social policy in dementia care.

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French Table Tennis Federation

The national governing body for table tennis across France and its overseas territories. Founded in 1927, and rooted in a game dating back to the 1880s, the Federation organises competitions, defends the interests of French table tennis, and upholds sporting ethics and sustainable development. With more than 207,000 members, 3,200 clubs and a network of regional leagues and departmental committees, the FFTT unites the French table tennis community and represents the country internationally.

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Alzheimer León

A nursing home in León for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, working to transform how that care and support is provided. With over 30 years’ experience, Alzheimer León improves the quality of life of residents, their families and carers by protecting their rights, meeting essential needs, and providing training and support. Its mission runs through education, early detection and research, and through professional excellence in dementia care.

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Work with us

Interested in running adapted table tennis where you are?

SWAN is building a network of stakeholders in the therapeutic use of table tennis. Clubs, care homes, federations and patient associations are all welcome to get in touch.